IT Security Administrator *We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the** **IT Security section within the Information Technology Division.** In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below: * *IT Security Administrator* Reporting to the IT Systems Security Manager; the IT Security Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day security of the Information Technology systems across the enterprise. *Key Responsibilities* - Enabling, ensuring availability and monitoring of external network perimeter security including firewalls, intruder detection systems and event logs. - Formulate, review and implement IT security policy including data encryption, transfer and back up policies. - Administration of Safaricom data centre, business systems, networks and application access controls. - Maintenance of auditable IT systems access records and user documentation. Conducts systems vulnerability assessments. - Ensuring all servers, PC workstations and portable computers have the latest updates of virus protection software. - To conduct user training and awareness on compliance to IT security. - Monitoring of Internet and electronic mail access. - Participate in periodic penetration testing and periodic system audits. - Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new system and applications from an IT security perspective. - Manage security software licensing and compliance. - Implement Information Security Policies, standards, procedures & minimum baseline standards. - Liaise with internal & external auditors on implementation of information security audits - Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various system security systems including Content filters, firewalls, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS - Ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies implemented in Safaricom - Design and advice on security implementation for all new systems within the technical division. - Design network security in new & existing networks. *Minimum requirements* - A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University. A postgraduate university qualification will be an added advantage. - Minimum of 3 years information security experience - Recognized Professional Security certification e.g. CISSP/SSCP/CISA/SCNP/SCNA/CEH - Must have advanced networking competencies and certification e.g. Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCSP/CCNP), Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE) etc… - Experience in the use of vulnerability assessments tools - Experience in Microsoft & Unix/Linux Operating Systems - Good understanding of information security technologies such as Firewalls, intrusion Detection systems and Host intrusion prevention systems, web & content filtering solutions - Excellent oral/ written communication and documentation skills. - Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Must be highly committed, self motivated, confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure. - Possess the ability to work in a team - Attention to detail and results oriented - Ability to meet strict deadlines. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your *resume* and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role *clearly quoting the job title* to the address below. The deadline for application is *23**rd** August 2009.* *The Resourcing Manager* *Safaricom Ltd* *Nairobi* *hr@safaricom.co.ke*